Hindustan Aeronautics: A Liability or Asset?

Hindustan Aeronautics: A Liability or Asset?

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has roots that trace back to the pre-Partition era. It was established seven years before India’s independence. Despite its long history and extensive experience, HAL is more often associated with its shortcomings than its achievements. After independence, the Government of India took over the organisation with the primary goal of manufacturing combat aircraft domestically, aiming to boost self-reliance and re…